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We're often told that it's better for the environment to use paper bags instead of plastic ones. But what does this really mean? Are paper and plastic really that different when it comes to their impact on the planet? Here are some pros and cons of each material:
Paper is a natural resource. It's made from trees, which are a renewable resource and biodegradable. In fact, you can even compost your paper!
Plastic takes a long time to degrade in landfills. This is because plastic is made from oil, which is a non-renewable resource. Plastic does not biodegrade; rather, it photo-degrades when exposed to sunlight and water over time. It can take up to 500 years for plastic items like bags or bottles to decompose completely!
Plastic also uses more energy than paper products do during production and transportation (1).
Paper uses less energy to produce than plastic.
Paper is made from wood pulp, which is a renewable resource that can be grown and harvested year after year. Plastic, on the other hand, is made from oil--a non-renewable resource that must be extracted from the earth's crust at great cost to our environment.
Plastic packaging is more convenient than paper.
Plastic packaging can be reused, which means that you don't have to buy new packaging every time you need it. This saves money and also helps the environment by reducing waste production and consumption of natural resources like wood or petroleum products (the raw materials used to make plastic). Plastic packaging is also lighter than paper, meaning less fuel is used during transport. In addition, plastic packaging tends to cost less than most types of paper products--including those made from recycled materials
Paper bags are available in different sizes and colors. You can get them in bulk or by the bag, and they come in a variety of colors. This makes them great for gifts, as well as other purposes like storing items like clothing or kitchen supplies.
Plastic bags are more durable than paper, so they can be reused as trash bags or dog poop pickup bags. They're also easier to carry, which is great if you're going on a hike or traveling for work and need something to carry your stuff in.
You can also use plastic bags as craft items: make them into puppets or decorations for your home! And if you forget your shopping bag at home one day, just use one of these instead!
The most important takeaway from this article is that you should use paper bags whenever possible. They're better for the environment and will save you money in the long run, so there's no reason not to go green!
The next time you go shopping, try bringing your own reusable bag or two with you. You'll be surprised at how much easier it is than using plastic ones--and even more surprised at how much money you save over time by not buying new bags every time they break down!
Paper bags are generally made from recycled material and are biodegradable. They're also more expensive than plastic bags, which means that you have to pay more for your groceries if you choose to use them.
In contrast, plastic bags are made from non-renewable resources like oil instead of renewable ones like trees or grasses. Plastic isn't biodegradable either--it just breaks down into smaller pieces over time that can still be harmful to the environment when they enter waterways or landfills (where they may stay for centuries).
Plastic bags are often incorrectly labeled as "biodegradable" because they can be broken into tiny pieces by waves and wind. However, the process of breaking down a plastic bag takes years. In fact, some experts believe that if we don't stop using single-use plastics now, they could outnumber fish in our oceans by 2050 (2).
Plastic bags are made from polyethylene (PE), which is derived from petroleum. PE doesn't biodegrade; instead it photodegrades when exposed to sunlight through processes such as photooxidation and photolysis that break down bonds between carbon-hydrogen groups in PE molecules
Paper bags are made from trees, which take a long time to grow and require plenty of water, fertilizer and land. Plastic bags are made from petroleum, which is a non-renewable resource that can be harmful if it ends up in our oceans or waterways.
Plastic bags cost less than paper ones to produce because they don't need expensive machinery like the machines used to make paper products.
Plastic bags are lighter than paper bags, which means they take up less space in landfills. They're also more likely to be recycled because they can be reused for other purposes like making plastic lumber or carpeting.
But here's the catch: Plastic bags don't biodegrade like paper does; instead, they break down into tiny pieces called microplastics that pollute our soil and water supplies. These minuscule bits of plastic are often ingested by animals who mistake them for food. In fact, it's estimated that 90 percent of seabirds have ingested some kind of microplastic at least once during their lives!
When you're at the grocery, think about how long your food will stay fresh and how long your produce lasts in the fridge, then decide between paper or plastic.
Paper is better for vegetables and fruit because it's more porous. The paper allows air to circulate around the produce, which helps keep it fresh longer by preventing moisture loss. Plastic wrap traps moisture inside of itself, causing spoilage faster than if left unwrapped with air circulation around it -- especially if you've got something stinky like fish or meat in there!
Plastic is better for storing food in the freezer (like frozen veggies) because it prevents freezer burn by forming an airtight seal that keeps out moisture as well as odors from other foods nearby in your freezer compartment on top shelves where they might drip down onto exposed surfaces below them over time due to condensation buildup from their own heat given off during storage periods lasting longer than 24 hours each day/night cycle cycle cycles...
Plastic bags are great for carrying groceries and other items. They're lightweight and easy to reuse, but they can also be damaging to the environment if they end up in landfills. Paper bags have their own benefits as well, including being biodegradable and using less energy than plastic packaging does. It really comes down to what type of consumer you are--do you care more about convenience or sustainability?